Man On a Ledge

A different way to experience the wonderful water of the Dominican Republic is to venture to the canyons just a short trip inland. A small storefront along the main strip of Cabarete, Iguana Mama has a healthy list of adventures to experience the island outside of the beach.

Make Your Guy Trip Worth It

It is easy to be lazy and venture to the same cabin where you go hunting with the fellas yearly. That annual PGA fantasy golf tournament you’re used to losing is great and does make for a year of inside jokes.
But take an opportunity for something new. With a trip to the Dominican Republic there are plenty of options for multiple fun experiences.

The Cut Back Method

With the 2014 NFL season finished, many expecting fans are hoping for a sweeping change in fortune. For some, the hiring of a new coach during this offseason brings tangible excitement. Various fan bases spent much of the hiatus clamoring for their team to get an offensive or defensive “genius” to improve the weak links.

Dear Bravo, I Love You!!!

I love you! I know it’s early in our relationship so I shouldn’t be so direct, but I was always bad at playing the game. I mean, if I like you shouldn’t I just say it?

Tape Delayed

A few weeks ago, a friend of mine uttered the following sentence, "No, I didn't see [Popular Television Show] last night. I forgot it was coming back this week and I didn't set my VCR". Feel free to reread those sentences as many times as you wish. While doing so, I encourage you to pay specific attention to the words "a few weeks ago" and "didn't set my VCR".

The Vacation Spot in FL You Need to Visit

Nestled along the Atlantic Coast and thirty minutes north of Palm Beach is the quaint town of Jupiter. Rich in adventure, culture and history, Jupiter is filled with a never-ending supply of activities to enjoy.

Thoughts + Opinions

I’ve watched them all. From Platoon, Hamburger Hill, Brothers, Black Hawk Down and even Tropic Thunder, I’ve watched every war movie and tactical tv show I could find. None had this kind of impact.

Real Navy SEALs on the screen creates an amazingly close connection with the characters. Unlike movies that require minutes of building a bond, the realization these people are real let’s you jump immediately into worrying about impending doom. The movie is called Act of Valor, and if you have watched any of the trailers, you know this isn’t about being accepted through the rigors of hard training exercises.

The acting of the real-life Navy SEALs is balanced by a few placements of actors and actresses. It allows a story to develop without spending too much time getting there. Plus, the desire to point out all of the SEALs skill takes you across the globe and you eventually stop following the connection anyway. The mix of actors also works to provide something more palatable to view as the SEALs make a heroic effort at acting and the writers kept a lot of their scenes to ‘military talk’.

But the combination of live shots mixed with static scenes adds so much to this movie. Though at times you feel like you’re in a video game (hint hint), you realize how much is happening at any given time in the real world for these warriors. While it’s hard for any camera to capture the amount of activity in a battle scenario, the way the scenes are recorded seem to provide the concept without seeing everything.

Like the military GPS used to provide the location of the battles, the movie does lean on some of the classic genre tools; however, they aren’t too invasive as you generally focus on the oncoming action. Also smartly done, was the minimal use of music. The low bass thump on a HALO jump highlights both the risk of the jump and the importance of successfully completing the mission without turning into Jay-Z’s newest hit single.

These men are warriors. This movie portrays that without the slightest sense of glossing over it. It shows how these men steps directly into the line of fire and how so much of our military is used to support their actions and how brave those men and women are also. Go to this movie, and if your son or daughter can take the violence, take them too. Then have a long discussion about what people in the military do for us daily. Man, I’m feeling patriotic right now!

You Time – B+

She Time – C+

We’ll be honest, it’s still a war drama but without the acting.

They Time – B-

This is spotty. There’s a lot of killing in this movie. But if they can, this is a great discussion starter. Plus kids aren't worried about the acting anyway, you've watched the Disney Channel, you know what I mean.

Better Sex

Sexual Role Play - Give an Oscar Performance

Park across the street of the downtown Richmond hotel. Dress in a trench coat and carry a briefcase. Make your way into the hotel but avoid eye contact, especially with anyone you know. You’re the night’s events.

Better Life

Protect the Family Jewels

Everybody talks about them, yet how much do we really know about our spunky little friend the sperm? Most people can guess that sperm are exceptional swimmers, but did you know they are able to withstand decades on ice without getting freezer burn?

Better Man

Are You Too Healthy?

The smattering of health advice is supposed to help us live healthier, happier lives. But life is often about a certain level of balance and as our parents warned us, you don’t want to have too much of a good thing.

Respect Your Universe

When you sit down after putting six 45-plates on each side of the leg press machine, let a little attitude shine through with workout gear from RYU. Respect Your Universe (RYU) is the next era of workout gear intended for the hardcore athlete.

Unlock Her Personality

Dianne Daniels’ husband recently built a stone path in the backyard. After hearing her mention several times how nice a stone walkway would make the backyard look, he loaded up on supplies at the home improvement store and rolled out a stony welcome mat. Dianne made sure to compliment him.

Insurance Preparedness

It is no secret that many couples are marrying later in life. While the average age of marriage four decades ago was 20 for females and 22 for males, it is now five years older for both. Today’s couples are more educated, more established, and therefore have more complex financial and insurance needs. You are finding that insurance and financial preparation must go hand in hand with your life together.

“If you don’t know where you’re going, any road will get you there.” Old expression. Timelessly valuable. Same applies to “how.” Don’t know how to get where you want to go, you ain’t gonna get there any time soon.

The Lost Boys!

Has the Media-Created Image of Men Who Never Grow Up Spawned a New Generation of Males Eager to Prove Their Worth?

Tour the Savannah Riverfront

Glaring across the Savannah River and looking below at people walking along the historical cobblestone sidewalk from the balcony suite of The Bohemian Hotel Savannah Riverfront property, the view is breath-taking in all directions.

Lord of the Ring

What Do We Write About?

A collection of men's stories, prominent or not, who eschew the broad stereotype of manhood through the lives they lead. The resource for the forward-thinking man. Burgundy covers everything related to the well-grounded male with a trendy yet sensible approach. Short but witty stories allows the busy man to read and learn without being tied down.

Editorial Consideration

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